if you don’t actually do anything else on your list this coming year, please think of not only your outer appearance (sculpting muscles, looking hot in a two-piece, etc), but think of your overall health!!!

if you are not currently doing a regimen, please consider the following:

1. work major muscle groups (chest, back, shoulders, core, and legs) there is really no need to isolate muscles when doing 2-3 sets of an exerise per major muscle group. (example: when doing chest {push} exercises, you are already hitting your triceps. another example: when doing back {pull} exercises, you are already hitting your biceps
2. work your way up each session (keep a log) by going up in reps, sets, weight or frequency (number of days per week)
3. follow your weight program with cardio, ideally 30+ minutes (your metabolism is at it’s highest immediately after weight training, making this the time that is best for burning the most calories)
4. start out with twice per week, then try to work your way up to more days per week. but remember – - – - even ONE day a week is better than none at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. at the end of the year, you’ll be able to look at your log and see how far you came…how much stronger you are. but most importantly, your doctor will pat you on the back and you will have guys/girls (whichever you prefer) admiring that new physique!!

i hope this helps to encourage at least one person out there to get started at their local gym or dust of that equipment in the basement after the 1st, if not sooner!!